Pulse green and red bell peppers in food processor until small diced. Use a little bit of apple cider vinegar to get it going. In separate pot, sweat the red onions. Add the pulsed pepper mix in the pot, adjust seasoning, and add the sugar and remaining vinegar. Bring to a simmer and then reduce until ½ cup of moisture is remaining.

Place green tomato slices in flour and coat evenly, then dust off excess flour. Next, put dusted tomatoes in the egg wash until completely covered, and then coat in panko bread crumbs until the wetness of the egg wash is soaked up and stuck to the tomatoes.

Place in a deep fat fryer for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. If using a heavy skillet instead of a fryer, heat skillet with ½ inch of oil to 350 degrees.

Place tomatoes in hot oil and gently turn with tongs when tomatoes are a deep, golden brown (approximately 2 minutes per side). Move tomatoes to a plate and top with herbed cream cheese and relish.

Fried Green Tomato Shopping Tip

Southern food is a mixture of Native American, Creole, and European influences. Staples of this comfort food include corn (in all its forms), honey, chicken, pork, and seafood, all easily found at any neighborhood grocery store.

Fried Green Tomato Cooking Tip

Southern and comfort food is often rich and heavy, be sure to include lots of greens and vegetables with these dishes.